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Kecia has earned her Bachelor's Degree from Muhlenberg College, Master of Special Education (M.Ed.) from DeSales University, Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Kutztown University.
She has over 25 years in the education and business fields.
Teaching/Training Experience:
• West Chester University, Business Adjunct Professor
• Muhlenberg College, Business Adjunct Professor
• Allentown School District K: 3-5
• Parkland School District K: 1-6

•  Harcum College, Adjunct Business  Professor-Bryan Mawr & Reading PA
•  Villanova, Summer International Program

•  Philadelphia Youth Network,

•  City of East Orange Summer Youth
•  Sales Trainer-National Accounts Sales
•  Consultant: Strategic Planning Businesses and partners

Today, she is the Assistant Director of the Kutztown University Small Business Development Center (KUSBDC).

Kecia sits on the following boards: Innovation x 2 (I2N) and The Retail Council of the Lehigh Valley.

In 2020, Kecia began working towards an EdD in Educational Leadership.  Higher education-Mind Brain and Learning.

My Goal is to become a full-time Business Professor.

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Kecia lives in Allentown, PA with her husband, Elroy for the last 36 years. We have two adult children, ages 29 and 26

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Wells Fargo Financial Specialist & Consumer Relations Manager | Whitehall, PA Dec 1985 – Sep 1999
·        Managed Branch operations of the second largest branch·        Performed daily and monthly audits·        Trained clients and employees on how to utilize to achieve their financial goals and objectives, including specific recommendations in such areas as cash management, insurance coverage, and investment planning

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ADP Roseland, Adp Boulevard, Roseland, NJ, USA

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ADP Roseland, Adp Boulevard, Roseland, NJ, USA

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ADP Roseland, Adp Boulevard, Roseland, NJ, USA

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Automatic Data Processing (ADP)Business Consultant & Training Manager | Allentown, PA Sep 2006 – Aug 2015
·        Monitored Human Capital Management strategies, risk tolerance, long and short-term goals·        Presented finding and recommendation proposals that highlight high risk, highly manual compliance gaps that can be seamlessly added on to their current ERP or payroll system in front of C-Level Executives ·        Developed and incorporated hands on props and tools to engage and deliver the compliance gap as it relates balancing risk, time, compliance, and cost

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Parkland School DistrictLearning Support Teacher | Allentown, PA Sep 1999 – Apr 2001
·        Presented information, utilizing familiarity with a variety of instructional techniques and formats including role plays, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, and lectures·        Developed teaching tools to capture and help students visualize required concepts·        Drafted training materials such as outlines, text, and handouts; recorded training activities and program effectiveness.

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Kraft Foods | Allentown, PA
Customer Service Manager & Analyst | Apr 2001 – Mar 2004
·        Partnered with management in Chicago, Illinois for a Process Improvement, Streamline, Consolidation·        Strategy session for one week on Nabisco and Kraft paperless invoicing process. ·        Partnered with clients to develop marketing strategies and key employee requirements as well as satisfaction·        Managed the replenishment requirement for clients at Military Stores and off-site locations to ensure inventory level were at pre-established levels ·        District Remedial Teacher

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Allentown School District Learning Support Teacher | Allentown, PA Sep 2004 – June 2006
·        Implemented, planned, and supervised programs for the class while establishing curriculum and developing units ·        Drafted training materials such as outlines and handouts; recorded training activities and program effectiveness ·        Assessed training needs of each student through observations, writing, verbal, and technology

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Kutztown University Small Business Development Center

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Kutztown University Small Business Development Center

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Kutztown University Small Business Development CenterAssistant Director |                                                       Kutztown, PA May 2019 – Current
·        Remain current in the use of technology, developments within the field of discipline, and developments related to teaching and student success·         ·        Provide senior-level leadership over Kutztown University’s Small Business Development Center’s program ·        Implement the center’s services offered by programs funded by the Small Business Administration ·        Responsible for the center’s long-term and short-term accomplishment programs, goals, and objectives·        Responsible for recruiting clients, resource partner collaborations, and staff oversight·        Form partnerships with various technical service providers ·        Responsible for the development, oversight, and implementation of the center’s strategic plan
Business Consultant | Nov 2015 – May 2019
·        Developed personal portfolios for entrepreneurs and small business owners with aspects related to starting, growing, and expanding their businesses·        Taught and delivered the following trainings: Business Planning Skills, Business Planning in a Nutshell, Financial Projections, Social Media Strategies, and Project Management Tools·        Managed Consultants, Graduate Assistants and Interns ·        Managed and delivered performance metrics and strategies related to Kutztown University’s center goals for capital formation, clients served, counseling and jobs supported·        Obtained Growth Wheel & Business Model Canvas Certification

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Helping Start-ups take their first steps.

Helping established businesses thrive.

Training/Education
Providing businesses access to key information.

Secure capital for your business

Who We Are
The Kutztown Small Business Development Center employs a full-time staff of professionals. Our business consultants have impressive credentials and practical experience with every stage of business from Start-ups to thriving established businesses. We bring together a wealth of diverse knowledge to deliver a complete Business Assistance Program in whatever your target industry may be.
Mission
The mission of the Kutztown Small Business Development Center is to provide entrepreneurs and small business owners with the knowledge needed to make smart decisions and prosper.
Services
The Kutztown Small Business Development Center offers existing businesses and early-stage entrepreneurs access to no cost, confidential consulting services, and learning opportunities. We provide services at our outreach offices in Kutztown, Reading, Harrisburg, Exton, Lancaster, and York.

See here for a full list of locations: Contact Us

For a list of services & industry experience: Services

SBDC Pennsylvania / SBA / PREP Southeast / PTAC / America's SBDC / Community First Fund / LBRC
Cooperative Agreement

The Kutztown SBDC is partially funded by a grant from the Department of Community & Economic Development and by the U.S. Small Business Administration under Cooperative Agreement No. 4-603001-Z-0040-24. The support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of any of the cosponsor(s)' or participants' opinions, findings, conclusions, recommendations, products, or services.

Funding Partners

Funding support and resources are provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community & Economic Development; through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration; and in part through support from Kutztown University. All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling 215-204-7282. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. SBDC services are not available to individuals or entities that have been debarred or suspended by the federal government. By agreeing to receive assistance from the SBDC you are self-certifying that you are not currently federally debarred or suspended and also agree to cease using SBDC services if you become federally debarred or suspended in the future.

All SBDC programs are non-discriminatory and open to the public. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested, at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Kutztown SBDC at Old Main - Room 27 - F Wing, 15219 Kutztown Rd, Kutztown, PA 19530, (484)-646-5937 .

The Kutztown University SBDC is a member of the network of Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers and the National Association of Small Business Development Centers.

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Helping Start-ups take their first steps. Helping established businesses thrive. Training/Education Providing businesses access to key information. Secure capital for your business Who We Are The Kutztown Small Business Development Center employs a full-time staff of professionals. Our business consultants have impressive credentials and practical experience with every stage of business from Start-ups to thriving established businesses.

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Muhlenberg College, West Chew Street, Allentown, PA, USA

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Muhlenberg College School of Continuing Studies
Adjunct Professor Of Business
Nov 2021 - Present · 6 mosNov 2021 - Present · 6 mos
Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

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Completed Online training delivery at the following:

1. Muhlenberg College
2. West Chester University-USASBE Adjunct Entrepreneurship Educator Certificate-Online Delivery
3. Harcum College
4. Kutztown University- Online Instructor Training for Staff, Entrepreneurs and Partners

I have over 15 years of online learning and training delivery with technology experience and I am eager to learn more!

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Adjunct Business Professor
1/4/2022 to present